Arctic Monkeys @ Rams Head Live (7 p.m., Oct. 15)

Arctic Monkeys @ Rams Head Live (7 p.m., Oct. 15)

Reuters

Two of indie rock's brightest bands join forces. The Monkeys, once given with the unenvious title of Rock 'n' Roll Saviors, are now merely a very good rock band with smart, biting lyricism and the amps to match. Chicago's Smith Westerns released "Dye It Blonde," one of the year's most lush albums, back in January. $37.

Two of indie rock's brightest bands join forces. The Monkeys, once given with the unenvious title of Rock 'n' Roll Saviors, are now merely a very good rock band with smart, biting lyricism and the amps to match. Chicago's Smith Westerns released "Dye It Blonde," one of the year's most lush albums, back in January. $37. (Reuters)

Two of indie rock's brightest bands join forces. The Monkeys, once given with the unenvious title of Rock 'n' Roll Saviors, are now merely a very good rock band with smart, biting lyricism and the amps to match. Chicago's Smith Westerns released "Dye It Blonde," one of the year's most lush albums, back in January. $37.